Comparison

XKcommand vs D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XKcommand

This app allows users to program and control 12V accessories through a connected hub. Customize button functions, lighting, and power output for various applications like off-road lights or vehicle conversions.

Highlights
  • 8 customizable buttons with various patterns
  • RGB configurable button back-lighting
  • Max 15A per channel with configurable fuse
  • Bluetooth and physical button control
  • IP67 waterproof control panel and hub
  • Includes 120 button stickers with icons
Features
Read full description

The XKcommand system allows you to connect all 12V accessories in one hub and program the button functions through the app. The XKcommand controller is required to work with this app. Control Features: - 8 customizable buttons: 20-100% solid on, various strobe and flash patterns. - One button can control multiple channels. - RGB configurable button back-lit color for different status: ON, OFF, WARNING. - Max 15A per channel. Configurable electric fuse trigger amp. - 3 sensor wires. - Bluetooth app & physical button app dual control. - Low battery voltage auto off protection. Hardware Features: - IP67 waterproof control panel and wire hub. - Comes with 120 button stickers with preset icons. - Heavy gauge premium input power wire included. Applications: - Control all off-road light bars and pods. - Commercial & law enforcement strobe light system. - Control UTV/ATV road legal conversion kit. - Consolidate all 3rd party switches into one compact switch panel.

About

D

This app provides advanced control for a 12V accessory switch panel, allowing users to customize and manage vehicle lighting and other accessories via Bluetooth. It offers features like custom button programming, strobing patterns, and integration with vehicle signals for a seamless setup.

Highlights
  • Customizable 8-channel switch panel control
  • Dedicated backlight bus bar control
  • Group multiple outputs per button
  • Strobing patterns for outputs
  • Bluetooth connectivity with instant response
  • Integration with vehicle signals via trigger wires
  • Ignition wire for automatic activation/deactivation
Features
Read full description

Take your vehicle’s setup to the next level with the Diode Dynamics D-Switch. This advanced 8-channel switch panel gives you full, customized control over any 12V accessory that you want to wire up. And as you might have guessed, our engineers have also tailored it specifically to be the most functional and effective controller when it comes to your lighting setup. The D-Switch features four 30A outputs and four 15A outputs, putting it solidly into the "serious" category for total power delivery, but it’s packed with all kinds of other features to customize your setup! While there are many 8-button controllers on the market, the D-Switch stands apart with a 9th button dedicated to the backlight bus bar. The backlight bus provides eight extra outputs for your accent lights, allowing you to connect all of your backlit accessories without using up any of your main outputs. With just the press of a button, you can now activate all of your backlights at once! This is a game-changer for any rig with multiple lights installed. It’s also designed to give you complete control over your vehicle’s setup with eight customizable output channels. Unlike traditional switch panels that are one-to-one, meaning Channel 1 is always tied to Button 1, the D-Switch allows you to group and configure multiple output channels per button, allowing you to control multiple outputs with a single button. You can also power a single output with the different strobing patterns that are included. For example, you can program one button to strobe a light and another to run that same light at full power. Whether you're running Diode Dynamics off-road lighting or any other 12V accessories, the D-Switch allows you to customize each button to do exactly what you need. To activate and use the D-Switch, you can use the included controller, or control it using your phone with this app! Say goodbye to switch panel apps that lag, freeze, or don’t connect. The D-Switch Bluetooth app delivers instant response and easy programming with no loading screens or connection delays for a seamless and fast experience, every time. The D-Switch includes four trigger wires, along with a dedicated Ignition wire for added flexibility. This allows you to control your whole setup using vehicle signals, for a completely integrated experience. The ignition wire can be wired into an OEM ignition source and will activate the D-Switch when the ignition is turned on. It will also shut things down when the ignition is turned off. No need to manually turn your panel off! If you want to use any outputs without the ignition turned on, no worries - you can still turn the controller on manually at any time. The three trigger wires provide seamless integration with any of your vehicle’s 12V factory signals, such as high beams, fog lights, or reverse lights. This allows you to activate your outputs automatically–no buttons or switches. With some simple programming, your entire setup can operate like it’s fully integrated on your vehicle. Lastly, the Night Mode wire can be used to activate certain outputs, such as dimming outputs, or adjusting settings for low-light conditions. This trigger also adjusts the brightness of the controller’s backlighting automatically when driving at night. Built for extreme durability, the D-Switch features a solid-state design with no mechanical relays to wear out, or physical fuses to replace. The hub is encapsulated with an aluminum heatsink, ensuring superior heat dissipation. The D-Switch is IP67-rated for weather resistance and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and performance. Whether you're off-roading or on the road, it’s built to withstand whatever you throw at it.

Screenshots

XKcommand4 screens
D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XKcommand at 100% against D's 0%. XKcommand also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). D's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XKcommand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: D has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of XKcommand's written reviews are positive against 0% of D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XKcommand ships an update every 6 weeks, D monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XKcommand versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXKcommandD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXKGLOW LLCDiode Dynamics LLC

Customer experience

XKcommand

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

D

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

XKcommand

No in-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XKcommand free?
XKcommand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XKcommand or D?
XKcommand is rated higher. XKcommand averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while D averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do XKcommand or D have ads?
Neither XKcommand nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XKcommand or D?
XKcommand ships an update every 6 weeks, and D monthly. Most recently, XKcommand was updated on August 17, 2026 and D on July 6, 2026.

Other comparisons